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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Come along: Turning on the Christmas Lights This will be happening at 6pm on Friday 4 December, around the Chestnut Tree as usual. Father Christmas will be there! The Primary School choir will be singing carols and festive songs, with community carols and music from Decibellas and the Tarporley Silver Band. Festive food and drinks will be available from the Rotary stalls. We remain very grateful for the continuing support from the 41 Club with local businesses for the main High Street shop Christmas tree lights, as well as Taylor Wimpey for covering the cost of the Church Christmas Trees this year. Community Carol Concert A Community Carol Concert in aid of Tarporley Hospital will be held at St. Helen’s Church from 7pm on Friday 13th December. Tickets are available from the Hospital reception desk.
Tarporley Website Currently we’re undertaking a major refresh and update of the Parish Council website; we hope to have it operational early in the New Year or even sooner. Besides being the repository for all Parish Council business and information, it will progressively include more useful information on village services, organizations and businesses, as well as local announcements and news. We want high quality photos of the village also to be included, so if you have any such images you are prepared for us to use either with articles or in a gallery, please forward them to the Clerk. Thank you!
Planning Updates l Neighbourhood Plan: following approval by the Parish Council on 28 September it has been submitted to CWaC and is now in the formal 6week ‘publicity’ phase before its consideration by an Examiner; we hope the plan with its policies and ‘green space’ protections can be put to a village referendum in the first quarter 2016 l Rode Street Application for 100 houses: the Appeal on the Refusal has now been withdrawn l Daffodil Field: Date for the Appeal has not yet been set, decision remains with the Planning Inspectorate l Brickyard Farm: Planning Application has been withdrawn l Nothing further to report – no Applications yet submitted – on the Royal British Legion site or by Aldi
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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL COUNCILLORS Chairman: Councillor Ken Parker. Vice-Chair: Councillor Gill Clough Parish Clerk: Mrs Ann Wright, 62 Well Street, Malpas SY14 8QH. clerk@tarporley.org.uk Tel 01948Vale 861Royal 035 Borough Council Cheshire County Council gov.uk Councillor Andrew Needham Councillor Joyce Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillor seats. Each Councillor sits on one ofMrs. the D. two working (01829 732444) (01829 730824) groups and current members are listed below with their contact details (01829). Andrew.Needham@cheshire. Infrastructure Street Scene Elaine Chapman ……………...733972 Gill Clough ……………………733545 James Kennedy ……….07900 276 217 Jeremy Mills …………………..730898 Ken Parker …………………… 732188 Andrew Wallace …………….. ..732467
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Parish Council Meetings Second Monday of each month (except August) in the Committee Room of the Community Centre. Each meeting starts at 7 pm with an Open Forum, during which members of the public can address the whole Council on matters of concern to them. At 6.30 pm, prior to this meeting, the Parish Council holds a surgery where members of the public can talk to one to one with individual councillors on an informal basis.
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ANNUAL SHOWCASE EXHIBITION Tuesday 8th December. 10:00- 12:00 Tarporley Community Centre
Our many varied Interest Groups will be showing examples of what we do, and members will be available to explain their activities and aims and answer all your questions. Groups include: Antiques, Art for beginners, Art Appreciation, Books, Bridge, Computing, Crafts, Creative writing, Digital Photography, French, Italian, Local History, Looking Gorgeous, Singing for Fun, Walking Groups (various levels). We also arrange Trips and Outings for members to local, national and overseas destinations and attractions. Why not drop in to Tarporley Community Centre and see for yourself? There will be free refreshments and many of our committee and members who will be able to show you what we do and answer your questions. Anyone no longer working full time can join. Should you decide to join U3A our membership secretary will happily sign you up! Membership is just ÂŁ15 a year. Enquiries to: tarporleyu3a@outlook.com , or see our website for further details.
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This is our first newsletter in the ‘Talk’ and we begin with a sad note – In August one of our councillors, Maggie Stewart, passed away after a short illness, she will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. A Collection raised over £1,000 for Cancer Research Now to our ‘news’ – we have a website http://www.utkintoncotebrook.org.uk/ and a Facebook page where you can pick up information about the council and the community. l November 28th sees the annual Utkinton Quiz Night, some great prizes and an evening of good humoured fun l Cotebrook Orchestra is looking for violin, Business Card.pdf viola and double bass players to join an informal and friendly group meeting weekly to play a variety of classical music. Rehearsals on Thursdays 8 – 10pm at Cotebrook Village Hall Contact: Neil Glendinning (conductor) 01244 375186 or Sarah Cooper 01829 760654 l Our congrats to one of our Utkinton residents (Andy) for completing the Chester Half Marathon and raising funds for cancer charities. l The PC is continuing to pursue long-term projects such as: a footpath between Utkinton and Tarporley, a Childrens’ play area and highway improvements on the A49, we would welcome residents becoming involved. l Cotebrook pre-school opened for the autumn term and welcomes children between 2 and 5 with funding available. Please visit to see if your child would like to join this happy group – www.cotebrookpreschool.co.uk If you have anything you would like to be discussed at the Parish Council we meet every 2nd Tuesday – contact the clerk on utkintonclerk@sky.com
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Community ownership for Tarvin woodlands A CELEBRATION has taken place to mark the historic transfer of ownership from Cheshire West and Chester Council to a group of Trustees of Tarvin Community Woodlands. The freehold title of the land was transferred to the trustees of the Woodlands from Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) in December 2014, with the deeds being handed over recently during a special celebration held at Tarvin Primary School. Cllr Samantha Dixon, Leader of the Council, presented the deeds to the Trust on behalf of the Council. The presentation of transfer deeds is a considerable landmark for both the Trust and the Council. Ever since Tarvin Community Woodland Trust was set up in 1997 by Jim Grogan it has remained at the heart of the community. The land at Tarvin Community Woodland was formally handed over to the community by Cheshire West and Chester Council in 2009 on a 125-year lease, having previously functioned with a Gardening Licence, from the Highways Agency. This allowed the trustees to take responsibility for what happens to it, and to use the land as a public amenity. The transfer of the deeds will now allow the trustees to continue this and have full control over the land. The woodland covers 13 acres and was created from the part-fields left as a noise barrier when the A51 Tarvin Bypass was constructed in the 1980s. The trustees have proved themselves to be capable of caring for the woodlands well having been awarded six consecutive Green Flags from Keep Britain Tidy, for being one of the best run green spaces in the country.
John Sim, Charles Bradley, Noel Radcliffe who are all Trustees, Andrew Davies, Headteacher of Tarvin Primary School, and Pete Maiden and Bob Howard who are Trustees, Council leader Cllr Samantha Dixon and Chairman of the Trustees Stuart Exell. presented the sixth Green Flag to the woodland. Tarvin woodland is a very important part of Tarvin village. It is now a very well used public amenity with a central footpath running through open woodland, meadow and wildflower areas. Charles Bradley, Secretary of Tarvin Community Woodland Trust said: “The generous transfer by the Council of the ownership of the land marks the culmination of Jim Grogan’s vision – that Tarvin should have its own woodland space, provided by the Community for the Community. “We, and future generations of Trustees, will now care for and develop it as a green oasis in a busy world; to be used and enjoyed by everyone. Thank you, CWaC!”
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Watch out, the sheriff’s about It’s not every day a Bentley pulls up at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College and a man holding a sword steps out! Students and staff were treated to a visit by the High Sheriff of Cheshire Bill Holroyd and Rev Georgina Watmore, who Chaplain to High Sheriff and Rector of Tarporley. The important visitors were welcomed by Deputy Headteacher Liam Martin and set off on a tour of the whole school guided by Head Boy Matty Davies and Head Girl Lucy Millington.
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What’s on at the Barbour Institute Rural Touring Arts at Tattenhall Friday 4th December: NTC presents ‘The Ugly Duckling’ at 6.30pm An enchanting re-working of Hans Christian Andersen’s story by popular children’s writer Neil Duffield; a story about growing up, finding your own identity and a mother’s struggle - to protect her children or let them go? Packed with splendid songs, dance and visual treats - this is a funny, heart-warming story for all the family. Suitability = Families, children aged 4+. Tickets: £9.00 adult & £6.00 child, available from Complement in the High St, or from Jill at The Studio, and online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/178060 or tel. 01829 771374.
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Don’t be lonely in old age BRIGHTLIFE is a pioneering new project run by a dynamic team of over 50s from across Cheshire West and Chester. Over the next five years they will be promoting a range of activities and events – from socialising to learning new skills – that will help people create meaningful relationships to improve their lives. In October they launched the first ever Brightlife Festival in style on National Older
People’s Day with a week-long programme of events including the North West premiere of a short film produced in association with Oscarwinning studio Aardman Animations. The film combines Aardman’s familiar animal characters with the real voices of older people who have experienced and overcome social isolation. The Brightlife Festival aims to promote the work Brightlife will be doing to reduce loneliness and social isolation, whilst bringing generations together through a range of social activities and celebration events. This included a chance for older people to ‘buddy up’ with local Independent Funeral Services Limited drivers for a night of entertainment at the circus courtesy of Circus Over 15 years local experience Starr, attend a free soup lunch supplied by NAFD Qualified Casserole Club made with vegetables donated 24 hours a day Personal Service from local allotments, Private Chapel of Rest and a chance to take part in the famous parade at Pre-paid Funeral Plans Chester Pride to show support for the older Memorial Masonry LGBT community. Find out more www. HILL VIEW, 52 HIGH STREET, HIGH STREET, TARVIN, brightlifecheshire.org.uk CLOTTON, CHESTER, Forthcoming events TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE. include a Christmas CHESHIRE. CH3 8EE meal at the Lord Binning, CW6 0EG in Kelsall and a trip to TEL: 01829 781572 TEL: 01829 740002 the Hollies farm shop’s WWW.JWIFS.CO.UK Christmas barn, in EMAIL: jackie@jwifs.co.uk Tarporley on Friday 4th December. Cost is £24.50. Contact Age UK Cheshire 08456 182858 for details.
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Q. Are there any special changes I should take with my skin care routine in Winter? A. Cold temperatures, harsh winds and central heating can all wreak havoc with your skin by challenging its barrier function and making your skin drier. The problem is that when the skin becomes depleted of its lipids (fats) it is easier for water to evaporate from the skins surface making your skin become more dehydrated. This increased TEWL (trans epidermal water loss) can be reduced by switching to a richer day and night cream and by replacing a foaming cleanser with a gentle cream cleansing product, if your skin is affected by these seasonal changes. Q. I always get a flushed, weathered look to my skin in the winter. Is there a treatment I can use to treat the broken capillaries/red veins on my cheeks? A. There are several effective methods that we use on our clients to treat broken capillaries, or telangiectasia as they are otherwise know. Short wave diathermy, which is a form of heat coagulation, is good for clearing small areas of capillaries. We have used skin needling (dermaroller) to good effect for skins needing strengthening and rejuvenation as well as red vein correction. We also employ IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments to treat larger areas of capillaries. The light targets haemoglobin pigment in the blood heating them to a point where they are removed. Winter is the perfect time for IPL because your skin is at its palest so IPL is safer and more effective. Visit the treatment section of sensoriabeauty.co.uk for more information about red vein treatments
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The festive season has arrived and here at MD Glamorous we are here to help you get your Glam on! The salon has recently been refurbished and we are fully stocked with lots of new and exciting products and gift sets, ranging from Stoneglow candles and reed diffusers, Vita Liberata gift sets, Amazing concealer sets, GlamGlow mud masks, Dreamweave lash extension mascara gift sets AND MD Glamorous gift vouchers - we are more than ready to help you through this festive season.
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on this Christmas Why not take advantage of our christmas treats* l CND Shellac toes and a Spray Tan for £40 l CND Shellac fingers and toes - £46 l CND Shellac Fingers, Toes & spray tan - £56 l Brazilian/Hollywood bikini wax and shellac toes - £35 *available throughout December with Danni or Jess
On behalf of myself and my girls I want to thank you for all your continued support over the last 7 and a half years and we look forward to Continuing Glam’ing you all in 2016! We wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Xxx 3 Chestnut Terrace, Tarporley CW6 0UW 01829 733 644 Email: info@mdglamorous.co.uk Web: www.mdglamorous.co.uk ‘md glam tarporley’ Tarporley Talk December 2015 53
Duddon St. Peter's C E Primary School
This term the teachers, pupils and some of the parents at Treetops Foundation Stage Unit, took an exciting trip to Hallé St Peter’s in Ancoats where they got to see Manchester’s awardwinning orchestra present David Mckee's celebration of individuality; Elmer The Patchwork Elephant performed live by part of the Hallé orchestra. The children were captivated as the Hallé musicians accompanied by a dancer bought the story to life in an interactive concert they all thoroughly enjoyed participating with the singing and dancing whilst waving their Elmer puppets in time to the music. The performance was a wonderful experience for the children linking with their current topic on elephants and it was a lovely introduction to instruments of the orchestra, with a score specially written by the Hallé's Education Director, Steve Pickett, based on the book ‘Elmer’ by David McKee, used with the kind permission of Andersen Press. A truly memorable day was had by everyone.
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Pupils get arty to celebrate Queen’s reign CHILDREN from Kelsall and Eaton Primary Schools have been showing their artistic skills in support for the Queen.
Tia Heath Jones, from Eaton Primary, was runner-up in the Lord Mayor’s Poetry Competition.
They were among pupils from across West Cheshire who celebrated the moment when the Queen became the longest reigning monarch, with their artistic skills. To mark this historic achievement Cheshire West and Chester Council invited local school children to take part in an art and poetry competition.
Pictured: Mark Palethorpe – Strategic Director, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, David Briggs MBE K.St.J, The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Hugo Deynem, Chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council, Councillor Bob Rudd, High Sheriff of Cheshire, Bob Holroyd CBE DL, Sheriff of Chester, Councillor Alex Black, Sheriff’s Lady, Janet Black, Julie Holroyd, Lady Mayoress, Deb Deynem and all of the competition winners.
Kelsall pupils Abigail Webb and Isobelle Lindop came first and third respectively in the Key Stage Two section. Jonathan’s a holiday hero Jonathan Hodgkinson, from Tarporley, has made the final 10 in price comparison website icelolly.com’s Holiday Heroes 2015 competition, which aims to celebrate individuals who have made a difference in their community. The volunteer firefighter was nominated
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by his partner Deborah Pellegrini after the hard work and time that he has invested into volunteering for the fire station, as well as regularly helping to raise money for the Fire Service Benevolent Fund and the Local War Memorial Cottage Hospital. If crowned the ultimate holiday hero Jonathan will win a holiday to Majorca for himself and his family courtesy of icelolly.com.
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Tarporley duo pass taste test A group of talented students at Tarporley High School took part in the first in-school heat of the Future Chef competition. The judges were treated to a large range of multi-cultural dishes which were all restaurant quality. It was difficult to pick two finalists, but congratulations to Imogen Ryder & Barley Jeffs who will now compete in the local final. The contestants (top) and the judges (right)
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Colour their lives forever
Allotments petition tops 1,200 THE potential loss of any valuable amenity can understandably arouse strong passions. So, when it became clear that Tarporley’s allotments and bowling green were under threat of development, many of the residents of Tarporley and outlying villages were especially outraged. This emotion reflected not only the longevity of use of the land for the benefit of Tarporley’s residents (bowls since the 1920s and allotments since the 1970s) but also the fact that the land is almost the last remaining leisure and recreational green space at the heart of the village. Attending the allotments and bowls Open Day in August were unexpectedly large numbers of visitors who were anxious to voice their feelings and offer support. For most, this meant signing one of the paper petitions which had been in circulation since Tarporley’s Carnival. These petitions were kindly hosted by Charles Hardy of the Old Fire Station Chocolate Shop, Graham Rathbone, Bowls Club, and Ian Swaffield, Barbers on the High St. In addition,
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an e-petition was launched which is accessed via the new allotments and bowls website (www.tarporleyallotments.org.uk). The petitions have now been collected in and the results are clear. At time of writing, there were a total of 1,203 persons signing in agreement with the general sentiment that the allotments and bowls land should not be developed (the old RBL clubhouse and car park behind are not included within the scope of the petition). Fortunately, the recent Submission Version of Tarporley’s Neighbourhood Plan still classifies the allotments and bowling green as Protected Local Green Space. So, a strong level of protection continues and the hope for all allotmenteers and bowlers and many residents is that the developer will fail to circumvent the protection and so fail to gain planning consent. Charles Hardy (left) and Ian Swaffield displaying an illustrative portion of the paper petition.
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Carer Recruitment D LAST month the Bunbury Care Agency held a very successful recruitment day in Bunbury Village Hall, writes Lynne Bradley, from Tarporley Talk It was very interesting to hear about the range of experiences of the carers who attended, and of the difficulties they sometimes have in caring for the elderly. The agency’s current carers exchanged ideas with the potential new carers and it was all very engaging. They all agreed that it was essential to allow enough time
when visiting someone in their home as it makes a huge difference to the client’s life. From the carers perspective, it means they can do the job which they have been trained for, without compromise, which they said is far more rewarding. Agency owner Sarah Green, said “We have had an increased demand for daily care locally and want to attract the very best carers in the industry. As a result we have increased the hourly rate to £12 per hour weekdays and
£15 per hour at weekends but have reduced our fees to enable more people to benefit from our care services.” WORTHWHILE We spoke to Belinda Birkett who has spent many years working as a carer with Bunbury Agency. Her daughter Amanda has recently joined the team. They said “Every client is different and the agency fully briefs us not just about the care required but also about the client’s background and lifestyle. It’s not just about the
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Day quality of care we provide but also about developing a real relationship which each individual, enabling them to remain living at home. “There are times when we have to provide palliative care which can be very distressing. You know people want to remain at home rather than be in hospital or a care home, so in that regard it makes what we do very worthwhile. Carer Amanda Limbert, owner Sarah Green and care co-ordinator Trish “Other days we may Brewin at Bunbury Village Hall. be visiting a person who just needs companionship and a bit of help Seasons Greetings from all at Bunbury Agency around the house. This is so 2015 has been an interesting year with an increasing important, as sometimes we demand for local daily care. We have now established a might be the only face they great team of carers who work very well together supget to see that day. It’s about porting our numerous daily clients. This continues to exmaking that person feel special so we like to spend pand and we look forward to helping many more people a good amount of time with in 2016. them, rather than just rushSo, as the year draws to a close, I would like to take this ing in and out. opportunity to thank all our existing carers for their hard “Even though it can be work and commitment and wish them, along with our tiring, it is always rewarding clients, a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. to see the difference our efforts make on a vulnerable Sarah Green – Director persons daily life”. Campaigning to help people remain living in their own homes
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Christmas in Tarvin Starts on Saturday 5th December 2015 Pantomime, Father Christmas Christmas Festival and Street Market
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AND MARKET 5.00pm – 9.00pm in Tarvin High Street Father Christmas in his Grotto Food Court with Hog Roast Christmas Gift and Food Stalls Raffle and Chocolate Tombola Music by Sue Reid Trio Tarvin Methodist Church: Nativities from around the world Nativity puppet shows Fun and Excitement for all the Family
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH A PANTOMIME Jack and the Beanstalk by the Bitesize Theatre Company Tarvin Community Centre 3 pm Adults £6 Children under 12 years £4 Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ tarvincommunitycentre or 01829 741962 or Tarvin Post Office
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Sunday 20th 6.30pm - Carol Service Christmas Eve 4.30pm - Christingle Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 8am Holy Communion 10am Family Communion
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TARPORLEY HIGH SCHOOL & SIX If you go down to the woods today…
THIS term saw new GCSE students at Tarporley High School embrace the natural environment and in line with the national Big Draw event explore a range of approaches to drawing inspired by the work of contemporary landscape artists.
Accompanied by Ms Pattullo, Mr Bowland and Ms Lee pupils spent the day at Delamere forest responding to both the rolling hills, dappled sunlit trees and delicate crisp autumn leaves. Mr Bowland said of the experience, ‘What better way to start our pupils’ new artistic journey than to immerse them in our beautiful local environment. Pupils conducted themselves with incredible maturity and produced some truly wonderful work.’ Pupils will use their initial studies to inspire a range of creative outcomes back in the art studios. Further photographs of pupils work can be found on the Instagram feed under the username @ tarporleyarts Ships ahoy… Year 9 pupils, in line with the national Big Draw event were set the challenge of drawing the plethora of boats moored at the Albert Dock, Liverpool. Having looked at the work of a range of artists who use a variety of approaches to drawing boats and harbours, pupils set about producing a series of line drawings. Pupils will be developing their work back at school transforming their stunning line drawings into three dimensional wire boat sculptures. Further photographs of pupils work can be found on the Instagram feed under the username @tarporleyarts Into the dragons’ den Congratulations to Emma Bowser, Hope Dewson-Smyth, Abbey Humphreys, Michaela Cook, Megan Lovett and Eve Threlfall who have all submitted business plans (Emma and Hope as individuals!) to a competition led by Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones and have been given loans to now compete in the next stage. This is excellent for all the girls involved as it was a tough competition – we will keep you posted on the competition as it proceeds!
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Reading programme piloted Last month saw the launch of The National Literacy Trust’s Premier League Reading Stars at Tarporley High School. Being trialled with a Year 9 tutor group, it is hoped the programme will help encourage students to read more in their own time and about topics which interest them. The scheme uses famous footballers to demonstrate the importance of literacy and the skills in this field.
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Democracy comes to Tarporley Primary YOU’D think that MP Antoinette Sandbach would want a break from Parliament when she is in her local constituency. But on a visit to Tarporley CE Primary, the Conservative MP was invited to open the school’s own Parliament. She was given a tour of the school by the elected Party Leader pupils and the head teacher, Kerry Forrester. The school has moved from having a school Council to a new, democratic and engaging format of an elected school Parliament. Pupils put together manifestos and canvassed their fellow pupils for votes explaining what they would do for their house if elected. In addition to the monthly Parliamentary meetings the school has four committees that children of all ages are elected to sit on which look at pupils’ health, safety on line, Christian ethos and an eco committee. After her tour Ms Sandbach said: “Those elected will now know that they will have to deliver on their manifesto commitments something they and their committees are already working hard on with support of staff and pupils. £This is a really exciting pupil-led approach to running a school and engaging young people with the world around them, I’m looking
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forward to hearing more.” Ms Forrester added: “I just love our new School Parliament system we have set up as it has come from the ideas of our children following last year’s elections. It’s wonderful to see all of our children experiencing a parliamentary system at a level they understand from the youngest children in the school (who are 4) to our oldest Yr6 pupils. Who knows we may even have the future Members of Parliaments in our midst.”
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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR VILLAGE DECEMBER Friday 4th December Christmas lights switched on in Tarporley, from 6-7pm, under the chestnut tree, on the High Street. Father Christmas will be there too! Friday 4th December Huxley BBC Bingo (Birds, Booze and Confectionery) at Huxley Village Hall. Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm. Refreshments on sale. Tel 01829 781294 or 781573 Friday 4th December NTC presents ‘The Ugly Duckling’ at The Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, from 6.30pm, as part of Rural Touring Arts at Tattenhall. An enchanting re-working of Hans Christian Andersen’s story by popular children’s writer Neil Duffield; a story about growing up, finding your own identity and a mother’s struggle - to protect her children or let them go? Tickets: £9.00 adult & £6.00 child, available from Complement in the High St, or from Jill at The Studioor tel. 01829 771374. Saturday 5th December This year the Tarvin Christmas Festival and Market will be even bigger beginning with a Pantomime of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ by the Bitesize Theatre Company at the Tarvin Community Centre at 3pm tickets from www.ticktsource.co.uk/tarvincommunity centre, Tarvin Post Office or 01829 741962 - and continues from 5-9pm with a Christmas Market in the High Street with Father Christmas in his Grotto, a Food Court with Hog Roast, Raffle, Chocolate Tombola, Music by the Sue Reid Trio and a range of Craft and Food Stalls. Come along and get Christmas off to a flying start! Saturday 5th December Tarporley Allotment Holders and Bowling Club are hosting a “Christmas Bash” in the Community Centre Hall from 7.30pm featuring fantastic local band The Directions with all proceeds going to the campaign against developments on the allotments and bowls land. Tickets will be available from Ian Swaffield Barbers on the High St. or enquiries to Katie Brunt, 01829 730010. Saturday 12th December Heartstart Training at The Studio Tattenhall, 2 - 5pm. Donations to the Tattenhall First Responders gratefully received. Please ring Jill on 01829 771895 to book. Details www.thestudiotattenhall.co.uk Saturday 12th December Cotebrook Pre School Bingo night at Cotebrook Village Hall. Doors open 6pm, boards at 7pm, Bingo 7pm. Entrance 50p, refreshments available. For further information contact Mandy Fowles on 07889 420509 Friday 13th December A Community Carol Concert in aid of Tarporley Hospital will be held at St. Helen’s Church from 7pm. Tickets are available from the Hospital reception desk.
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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR VILLAGE DECEMBER Tarporley WI Our next meeting is on Wednesday 2nd December, at our new earlier time of 7:30pm in the Done Room behind St. Helen’s Church. Gaynor Jones from the Flower Shop will be showing how to make festive floral arrangements. We will also be enjoying mulled wine and home-made mince pies. New members are welcome, just turn up. Peckforton and Beeston WI November always means the AGM and this year it was preceded by an excellent supper provided and served by Alison’s Kitchen of Tattenhall. The existing committee was re-elected and joined by a new committee member (Alison Atkins). Ann Wall was duly re-elected by the members. In December we have our party, two theatre trips and the Forest Group Carol Service to look forward to. Margaret Ellis 01829 261898. Bunbury WI The group meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month in the Pavilion. At the November AGM our President Barbara Croley, stepped down after five years and Bobbie Nancarrow has taken over. Peter Styles shared his knowledge on fracking and shale gas. Members will meet in January for a New Year lunch and there will therefore be no evening meeting that month. Tattenhall Gardening Society The Christmas event will take place on Wednesday 9th December. The title this year is ‘Gardens of the World’ and features highlights of our globe-trotting committee’s travels far and wide, together with seasonal refreshments. No need to book, just turn up on the night. Meetings are held in the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.45pm. New members welcome.
Tarporley U3A The annual showcase exhibition takes place on Tuesday 8th December, 10am-12noon, at Tarporley Community Centre. Why not drop in to Tarporley Community Centre and see for yourself? There will be free refreshments and many of our committee and members who will be able to show you what we do and answer your questions. Anyone no longer working full time can join. Should you decide to join U3A our membership secretary will happily sign you up! Membership is just £15 a year. Enquiries to: tarporleyu3a@outlook.com , or see our website for further details. Groups include: Antiques, Art for beginners, Art Appreciation, Books, Bridge, Computing, Crafts, Creative writing, Digital Photography, French, Italian, Local History, Looking Gorgeous, Singing for Fun, Walking Groups (various levels). We also arrange Trips and Outings for members to local, national and overseas destinations and attractions. Tiverton District Garden Club Tuesday 1st December at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (just off A49) 7.30pm. Christmas is coming! This year one of our members, Mary Spooner, is holding a Christmas Craft Workshop, so that everyone will be able to take home a lovely table arrangement to impress friends and family. Beginners are particularly welcome to “have a go”. During the evening, we will serve mince pies and wine, and there will be a raffle. Entry including refreshments and raffle £3, plus £2 payable to Mary for any craft items provided by her. If you are not a Club member and want more details about what to bring, please ring Mary on 01829 260696. All are welcome to come and enjoy the evening with our friendly group.
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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR VILLAGE? TARPORLEY TARPORLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE Bookings/enquiries www.tarporleycc.co.uk Weekly • Army Cadets: Tuesday and Thursday: 6.309.30pm: Tel. 01244 390252 • Rhythm Time: Monday: 9 – 11am: Tel: 07789 867589 • Watercolour Painting: 9-11am & 11.15am -1.15pm: Tel: 01829 732129 • Scottish dancing: Wednesday: 7pm – 10pm: Tel: 01270 562454 • Fit 4 Life: Fitness for the mature lady: Fri. 9.15am: Tel: 07779 272353 • A* Sports Classes: Wednesday: 1pm – 7pm: Tel: 07932 182148 • Royal Academy of Dance: (Ballet) Children – Thursday:5.30 – 7.30pm Adult – Friday:11-12 Tel: 07900 303966or • Jo Jingles: Tuesday: 9.30 – 11.30am – Tel: 01928 739966 • Pilates: Tuesday: 2-3pm: - Tel: 07968 077180 • Zumba: Thursday: 8-9pm & Friday:1–2.30pm: Tel; 07765 711337/01829 740435 • Youth Club: Monday: 7-9pm: Tel: 01829 733832 Monthly: • Flower Club: 1st Tuesday: 1.30pm Tel: 01829 732104 • TADDFAS: 2nd Thursday: 1.30pm: Tel: 01270 626442 • Film Night: 3rd Friday: 7.30pm • Car Boot /Table top Sale: 1st Sunday: 8am– 12noon: Tel: 01829 732142 • Tarporley and District U3A - 4th Thursday 10am TARPORLEY BAND The band meets every Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30 pm in the Band Hall just off The Close at the top of Tarporley High Street. New players welcome. www. tarporleyband.org.uk or call 07747 302064.
The Society presents two plays per year in Spring and Autumn at the Community Centre. Performances are Thursday to Saturday starting at 7.45pm. We are always on the look-out for actors/actresses (experienced or not!) and helpers to join our happy group. We are all volunteers but work hard with lots of fun! If you are keen to join, check out our web site www. tarporleyads.co.uk or if you prefer a chat ring Beryl or Tom on 01829 732646. TARPORLEY TENNIS CLUB New members welcome. For further information telephone 01829 732026. DECIBELLAS LADIES’ CHOIR. Tarporley Primary School Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm. Term time only. New members very welcome. www.decibellas.co.uk ACTIVITIES IN THE DONE ROOM To book call 01829 733040 Mon - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Rising 5’s - 12.30pm to 3pm - Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm Tues - Pre-school - 9.15am to 3pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3pm - Guides - 7.00pm to 8.45pm Weds - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month) - Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm Thurs - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3pm Fri - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm Sat - Ballet, tap & modern - Dance - 9.00am to 12.30pm Sun - Sunday School - 10.00am to 11.30am (For details on Tarporley Done Room Pre-school call 01829 730233)
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TARPORLEY BAPTIST & METHODIST CHURCH Weekly Tuesday - Little Angels mother and tots group 10.00-11.30am. Wednesday - Youth Club 6.30-8pm (yrs7/8) 8-9.30pm (yrs9/10) Saturday - Coffee/tea/biscuits morning with chat. 10am -12noon Sunday - Family Service at 10.45am Monthly Every 4th Tuesday - The Tuesday Club 2.30-4.30pm. Chat, speakers and trips. All welcome Call 01829 733697 TARPORLEY PARISH CHURCH 9am every Sunday at St Thomas’ Eaton 10am every Sunday at St Helen’s Tarporley 11.15am on the first Sunday monthly at St John’s Cotebrook 6.30pm Evensong on the first Sunday monthly at St Helen’s Tarporley 4 - 6pm Messy Church on the second Sunday monthly in the Done Room (behind St Helen’s Tarporley) - a time for crafts, games, stories and food for young families. Other events through the year will be advertised on the church notice boards at Tarporley, Eaton and Cotebrook. TARPORLEY LIBRARY (01829 731794) Tarporley Community Library, High school, Eaton Road Monday 1.30-7.00pm; Thursday 1.30-7pm Under 5s Story Time, Mondays 1.30pm term time only Books, Talking Books, DVDs, Computers with Internet Access. We also have an iConnect Kiosk that enables residents to see a Cheshire West & Chester contact centre advisor on screen and to speak to them via a telephone handset about the Council service they require.
DAY CARE: TARPORLEY OPAL (OLDER PEOPLE ACTIVE LIVES) Fridays 10am-3pm at Tiverton Hockey Club A social club for older people who can’t get out and about on their own. Lunch, transport and a range of activities and entertainment provided by volunteers. Interested in becoming a member or volunteer, please ring Carol on 07851 253 587 or Parish Cllr Gill Clough on 01829 733545. TARPORLEY ROTARY CLUB “Helping the Community”. Meet on Tuesdays at The Rising Sun 7.00pm for 7.30pm Enquiries to Mike Lloyd on 07841 794661 DAY CARE: TARPORLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Monday to Friday 10am till 3pm You can make new friends and join in with social activities and lots more. We charge £15 per day this includes:• Morning Coffee/Tea & Biscuits • 2 course Cooked Lunch • Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits Interested? Please call on 01829 734052 and ask for Lesley, Julie or Angela SPORT AT TARPORLEY HIGH SCHOOL Tarporley Badminton Club Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm in the main hall in term time. Contact Howard on 07887 626 320 Tarporley Ladies Netball @ Tarporley HighSchool, Thursdays 8.15pm-9.15pm £3 all over 16s welcome. Tel: Lisa 07894 707055 or facebook “Tarporley Netball’ TARPORLEY MILLPOOL PROBUS CLUB (01829 733821) Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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TATTENHALL TATTENHALL LIBRARY (01625 378158) Adjacent to Tattenhall Park Primary School, Chester Road, Tattenhall, Cheshire, CH3 9AH. We have a wide range of books, DVD’s for hire, a large children’s section and if we haven’t got what you’re looking for we’ll order it for you. Email: libraries@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. Tel 01625 378158 TATTENHALL CRICKET CLUB Contact Mel Dobson on 07799 476 108 We cater for players of all standards and ages and run five junior teams starting at U9s and 4 competitve senior teams . Our facilities are one of the best in the county which are now used by the full senior Cheshire team For further information and details on winter nets please call Alex Sandland (07974 265064) or Robin Mulvihill (07590 918106). You can also visit our website at www.tattenhallcricketclub.co.uk BARBOUR INSTITUTE High St, Tattenhall. All enquires/bookings 01829 771649 or email tcabi@tiscali.co.uk Monday 10.00-11.30am Stay & Play session 10.00-11.30am Breastfeeding Support 10.00-12.00pm U3A Watercolour (fortnightly) 6.30-7.20pm Zumba 7.30pm-9.00pm Yoga 7.30pm Tattenhall Parish Council (1st Mon) Tuesday 9.30am-2.30pm Tattenhall Diamond Club 10am-12noon Coffee Morning 2.00-4.00pm U3A Craft Group 6.30-7.30pm Karate 8.00-9.30pm Tattenhall Singers Wednesday 10-11am Line Dancing 10am-1pm CAB (1st Wed) 7.30-8.15pm Ballroom & Latin 7.45pm Gardening Society (2nd Wed) 2pm winter / 7.30pm summer, W.I. (3rd Wed) Thursday 12.30-2.30pm Parent Ed Ante-natal class (4 week blocks) 2.00-3.30pm U3A Local History Group (1st Thurs) 2.00-4.00pm Tattenhall Over-50s (1st Thurs)
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TATTENHALL AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Join a warm & friendly group - to meet new people, have fun, help with production - or tread the boards! Contact 01829 771353 or 770482 New members welcome. TATTENHALL TENNIS CLUB Club mornings Tuesday 10am. Club evenings Tuesday 6.30pm onwards. We hold regular in club tournaments and enjoy summer league matches for more competitive tennis. For tennis coaching - contact Nicola Herbert on 07949 763005 nics10is@hotmail.com or for tennis club info contact Jane Roberts 01829 782028 charityfarm3@ hotmail.com or see web www.sporttattenhall.co.uk/ tennis RUNNING CLASSES Total Beginners & Intermediates Classes available. Train for your local Charity race or simply enjoy running in the lanes and fields around Tattenhall. Contact: Dave 0790 187 1116 YOGA BIRTH CLASSES Antenatal active birth classes in Tattenhall. Call Helen Langley on 01829 261414 for more details. TATTENHALL RAINBOWS Come and try something new, learn new skills, make new friends and have lots of fun! A warm welcome guaranteed for everyone!! Suitable for girls aged 5-7. Tattenhall Recreation club on Thursdays. 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Contact Louise Gibson or Julia Carter-Jones for further details/to be placed on waiting list. Phone 01829771001 or email lgwynn@btopenworld.com.
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TARVIN & HUXLEY TARVIN COMMUNITY CENTRE (01829 740868) Toddler Group 10.00-11.30am Fridays Yoga 1pm Mondays Tarvin Library 12.00-19.00 Tuesdays 13.30-17.00 Thursdays Ballet 15.30-18.00 Tuesdays ‘Body Pump and Tone’ 19.00-20.00 Tuesdays Termtime only. 01829 752701 Silver Threads 14.00 2nd+4th Wednesdays of month Flower Club 19.30, 2nd Wednesday of month W.I. 19.30. last Wednesday of month Bingo 19.30 Thursdays Kung Fu 18.30-20.30 Thursdays Civic Trust Regular meetings/events Sewing Bee 2nd Tuesday of the month 7.45pm-9.45pm Go On Line The service runs on alternate Thursdays and the sessions run from 10am to 12noon, Contact Carol 07851 253587 HARGRAVE & HUXLEY HISTORICAL GROUP We meet on the second Monday of the month at various venues in the villages, at 7.30pm. Contact susan@smudge-home.co.uk
HUXLEY VILLAGE HALL Huxley Village Hall is available to hire for private functions, birthday parties etc £8 per hour. Now available to hire throughout the day. Call 781563/781573 for further information. TARVIN PRE-SCHOOL & DAY NURSERY Vibrant and stimulating environment for children from two years old. Activities such as Forest Schools, French, Welsh and Makaton. Open from 7.45am to 6pm. Incorporating “Rainbows Holiday Club” for children from 2-11 years old. Tel Lyn on 01829 741011 or e-mail at tarvin.preschool@btconnect.com SUNSHINE DAY NURSERY & PRE SCHOOL Providing a happy, homely and stimulating environment for ages 0-10. Free child places for 3-4 year-olds. Also after school club and holiday club Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Call Lisa Ashley on 01829 740066. www.sunshineprivatedaynursery.co.uk JACAPPELLA Children’s music class every Tuesday 10:30am at St Andrews Church in Tarvin! Ages 0-6. All welcome, mums, dads, grandparents & carers. Half an hour of songs, puppets & amp; music instruments. Great Fun!
TARVIN TENNIS CLUB (01829 741314)
TARVIN METHODIST CHURCH
Tarvin Tennis Club is almost 50 years old and enjoys a reputation as a friendly yet competitive club. We welcome visitors and new members of all standards and offer a range of club activities. We cater for all abilities and families are particularly welcome. Most significantly, through our club coach we are expanding our junior coaching programme and currently we run two junior teams and hold an annual Junior Tournament. For senior players there are regular club sessions and tournaments in addition to the five teams we field in both winter and summer area leagues. For the less competitive there are various groups which play during the week throughout the year, enjoying our four artificial grass courts which are regarded as some of the best playing facilities in the area. For more details visit www.tarvintennisclub.co.uk or ring Rob on 01829 741314, Allyson on 01829 741057, Felicity on 01829 741136 or Keith on 01829 740178.
SPLASH pre-school group Weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10.15 until 11.45am. Meet Barney bear and make some friends along with welcome cuppa for you and a snack for your little one. We have fun with free play, crafts, singing and storytime and the first visit is free, Drop in to Tarvin Methodist Church any Wednesday in term time.
.TARVIN GARDENING SOCIETY We meet on the second Friday of each month (Feb to Oct) at 8pm in the Community Centre at Tarvin.
Messy Church: Every 3rd Wednesday at 5-7pm you can have a Christian faith adventure at Tarvin Methodist Church. We explore a theme with crafts , challenges and a bit of mess before our meal for everyone around 6pm. Children must bring a responsible adult to join in the activities. Drop in or contact Penny Hassall for details 07712 210703 Sunday Xtra: Every first Sunday we have Xtra 9.30 - 10.15 am at Tarvin Methodist Church - a relaxed, family friendly worship service for all ages. Meetup for a free breakfast at 9am and then drama, visuals and activities for the kids. Church for the future generations in a modern style. And why not stay around for a Bacon Butty afterwards. Phone: 01829740959.
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KELSALL KELSALL TENNIS CLUB Kelsall has three tennis courts located behind the Community Centre. The club has a ladies team playing in both winter and summer leagues, a men’s team playing in a winter league and a mixed team playing during the summer. There is children’s coaching scheme ranging from Reception to sixth formers. Coaching courses during the summer holidays and half terms. Children compete in two summer leagues. Junior Club Night on a Friday and Senior Club Night on Tuesday from 6.30pm. Club afternoon is Saturday from 2pm. New members welcome. Visit www.kelsalltennisclub.net KELSALL WI Kelsall WI meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month in the Methodist Schoolroom, Chapel Green, Kelsall. For details of the programme, please contact the secretary on 01829 752558 or our website www. kelsallwi.org.uk KELSALL BRIDGE CLUB Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at the Community Centre, 7 –10 pm. Social bridge on Tuesdays, duplicate on Thursdays. Contact Nick Mayfield on 01829 752105. KELSALL PRE-SCHOOL & KLUB Kelsall Pre-school & Klub is situated in the grounds of Kelsall School. We provide a happy, caring and fun environment where children learn and develop through their play. Open term time Monday to Friday from 8am – 6pm for children aged 2 to 12. Pop in and see us or call 01829 759268 or email kelsall. preschool@uwclub.net
We meet on Tuesdays 8-9:30pm in Kelsall Community Centre from September to April. New players always welcome. For more details contact Sharon 01829 759362. CONNECTIVE LEARNING DYSLEXIA CENTRE Enjoyable computerised learning programme for anyone who struggles with reading and spelling. Friendly Kelsall Centre. Open 4-7pm every weekday. Visit www.connectivelearning.co.uk or ring 01829 752994 BARNEY’S BUDDIES Thursdays, from 10am in the Methodist Church school room, an informal drop-in for mums, babies and pre-school children - dads, grans and carers are all welcome.Contact Beth Ferringo on 01244 300638. MESSY CHURCH Kelsall Methodist Church on the 1st Monday of the month, from 4-6pm. Children can have fun exploring a range of crafts, followed by a meal and singing. Contact Beth Ferringo on 01244 300638. GO ON LINE The Farmers Arms, Chester Road. The service runs on alternate Tuesdays, and the sessions run from 10am to 12noon. Contact Jean 07563 156 220. KELSALL GARDENING CLUB Meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Methodist Church Rooms, Chapel Green at 7.45pm. Non members welcome. Contact David Shakspeare 01829 751637
KELSALL BADMINTON CLUB
TIVERTON TIVERTON VILLAGE HALL (Booking : Janice Farrall - 01829 732855) Weekly Duplicate Bridge: Call George Molyneux 01829 733962 Mondays - 6.30pm till 10pm Wednesdays - 1.30pm till 5pm Line Dancing: Contact Win Bond on 01829 260080 Tuesdays - 10am till 12pm Monthly Drop In Coffee Morning: Last Thursday of month
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10.30am - 12pm (Call Madge Marshall 01829 732217) TIVERTON DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Tiverton Village Hall (just off the A49) at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome at our lively and friendly meetings, and to the visits in the summer season. Entrance fee is £1.50 (non-members £2) and includes a raffle and refreshments. All enquiries to 733465 (Joyce Harbottle, Secretary), or why not become a member - annual membership is only £5 each, with lots of advantages.
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EARLY BIRDS PRE-SCHOOL
Mondays
Contact: Hilary Armstrong 260410 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am start with the option of finishing at either 12 noon or 1 pm or 3pm Friday 9am start with the option of 12 noon or 1pm finish at Bunbury Village Hall.
Fitness Pilates 9.15 -10.15am; Fit as a fiddle (exercise class for the over 50’s) 10.30 - 11.30am Contact ruth@pwmltd.com or 01829262699 Indoor Bowling - 1.30pm Rainbows - 4.30pm - 5.30pm Brownies: (1st Bunbury Pack) 6pm - 7.15pm Tuesdays Aerotone 7.15-8.15pm. A mix of aerobics & body conditioning) 01829262699. Baby Massage classes 10-11am. Contact: Amy 07868 563258 to book place/more information Wednesdays (2nd Bunbury Brownies - 5.45pm - 7pm Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.30am Thursdays Keep Fit - 9.15am - 10.15am Pilates: - 7.30-8.30pm BUNBURY AND TIVERTON METHODIST CHAPELS Sunday - 10.45am at Bunbury except the 1st Sunday at the month 10.45am at Tiverton & 5th Sunday at St. Boniface, Bunbury at 10am. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Peckforton & Beeston W.I. - 1st Wednesday Peckforton Village Room - 7.30pm Bunbury WI. 2nd Thursday - Pavilion - 7.30pm
BUNBURY SINGERS Mondays in term time – 7.30-9.15pm Choir Practice at Bunbury Primary School BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL Monday Ladies Badminton start 7.30pm Tuesday BUDO 7pm Wednesday Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday Men’s badminton 8pm Gardening Club 3rd Tuesday 8pm Good Companions meet as and when they require and have no fixed dates. Please note that Wednesday Club no longer meets and have disbanded. BUNBURY FOOTBALL CLUB Saturday morning (during school term) from 9.30-11am at Bunbury Playing Fields, 5-11-year-olds. Visit www.bunburyfootball.co.uk, write to Info@ BunburyFootball.co.uk or call 07901 954862. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Meet Every 2nd Monday at The Nags Head Bunbury, 8pm
DUDDON, CLOTTON & HOOFIELD DUDDON, CLOTTON & HOOFIELD WAR MEMORIAL HALL For booking call 01829 781490 Duddon Toddler Group - Every Wednesday (term time only) 9.30 -11.30am Bowling - Every Wednesday (except summertime) at 7.30pm Seniors Keep fit - Thursdays at 2pm to 3pm. Table Tennis - Every Monday at 7.30pm
Monthly Coffee Morning - 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10.30am Women’s Institute 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm TAEKWONDO CLUBS Duddon & Clotton War Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm Juniors; 7pm - 8pm Adults Fridays 5pm - 6pm Tots; 6pm - 7pm Juniors 7pm - 8pm Adults
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EATON Activities at the Jessie Hughes Village Hall For information regarding the village hall please contact Hilary Healey on 01829 730427, email jessiehughesvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk Monday 10-11am and 1 - 2pm Pilates, contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 Monday 4.00 - 6.00pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 Monday 6.30 - 9.00pm Tae Kwon Do contact Paul Evans 07857 303959 Tuesday 9.30 - 10.30am Fitness Pilates. Contact ruth@pwmltd.com or 01829262699 10.30am - 12.30pm Yoga, contact Brenda McCooey 07876 497664 Tuesday 4-7pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 2nd Tuesday monthly 7.30-9.00pm WI contact Diane Ardenne 01829 733639 4th Tuesday monthly 7.30 - 9.00pm Gardening Club Contact Derek Peel on 01829 732904 Wednesday 12.00 - 2.30pm Pilates. Contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 Wednesday 6.30 - 9.00pm Tae Kwon Do contact Paul Evans 07857 303959 Thursday 7.00 - 10.00pm Bridge. Contact Iris Weaver 01829 740100
3rd Thursday monthly 10.30am - 12 noon, Tea ‘n’ Chat drop-in social morning Friday 9.15am - 12 noon Pilates contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 Saturday 9.00am - 2.00pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 Sunday 5.45 - 6.30pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing, (Children Beginners) Sunday 6.45 - 7.30pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing (Adult Beginners) Dancebasics on Sunday 7.30 - 8.15pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing (Adult Improvers) 07941 725980 1st Thursday monthly 7.30 - 9.00pm Reading Group, contact Tina Peel on 01829 732904 for details of books and venues. Eaton Rambling Club Serving local villages. Why not keep fit & join the expanding the club, which arranges walks of about seven miles max length, on alternate Saturdays & Sundays, once a month. We arrange monthly evening walks of about three miles in summer, & often arrange trips & social functions.Walks always finish at a convenient hostelry. Membership is £6 a year, & is open to anyone. Walks start from The Jessie Hughes Village Hall at 10.15am, just turn up & give it a try. Call Gill Ellison on 01829 782693
COTEBROOK COTEBROOK VILLAGE HALL
COTEBROOK PRE SCHOOL
South Cheshire Ballet &Theatre School. Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 7pm Contact Claire Mould on 07958 477386
(formerly Little Budworth Pre School) at Cotebrook Village Hall
Wednesday 7.30pm Radio Club
8.45am - 12.15pm Friday
Thursday 7.30 Orchestra
Children welcome from age two. Funded places available. Contact the pre school manager Rebecca Di Vito on 07849 642417 / 01829 760984 info@cotebrookpreschool.co.uk
Friday 1pm to 2pm Zumba Gold Contact Maritza Taylor on 0750 137 3426
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ADVERTISERS' INDEX Aerials MR Aerials.......................................................................p81 Archtitecture SBS.................................................................................p34 Scott Architecture....................................................p84 Bathrooms Inspired Bathrooms & Wetrooms....................p40 Oceans Kitchens & Bathrooms..........................p37 William & Maurice Bathrooms............................p50 Beds / Bedrooms Kingsley........................................................................p54 T&C Fitted Bedrooms..............................................p61 Bicycles Global Bike.....................................................................p19 Building & Joinery Bunbury Prop Maintenance.................................p82 Lee Carrington Joinery............................................p20 Cheshire Joinery Services ........................................p2 SM Edwards................................................................p85 Stephen Ford Joinery...............................................p50 PJ Meade Brickwork.................................................p82 AJ Payne Property.......................................................p81 TGB Construction & Landscapes........................p81 Care / Nursing Home Springcare.................................................................. front Care Agencies Bunbury Care............................................................. p30 Carpets / Flooring Carpet Room............................................................. p80 Frith Rugs..................................................................... p69 Kingsley Carpets........................................................p59 Little Carpet Shop..................................................... p72 Cleaning / Domestic Service Carpet & Oven Cleaning........................................p85 Kelsall Window Cleaning........................................p82 Molly Mop.....................................................................p83 Computers / IT AAA Computers...............................................p56 & 81 Flummoxed................................................................ p68 Decorator Wayne Stockton........................................................p85 Jason Wild.......................................................................p81 Drainage Sudden Strike.............................................................p63 Driveways Build Pave and Scape.............................................p83 Cheshire Tarmac.......................................................p75 Tarporley Driveways................................................p85 TP Construction.........................................................p23 Education Duddon St Peter’s...........................................p54-55 King’s School.........................................................p10 & 11 Willow Lodge (King’s Infant School)................ p60
Electrical DLA Electrical..............................................................p70 Hawk Electrical...........................................................p82 Weaver Electrical ......................................................p83 Estate Agents / Property Hinchcliffe.....................................................................p29 Wright Marshall..........................................................p29 Financial / Accounts Crest Plus Accounting...............................................p19 Pearson Financial Management................p70-71 Flooring Ace Tiling......................................................................p79 Broadleaves Hardwood Flooring.........................p81 Food & Drink 1836 Restaurant.......................................................p48 Briscoe’s Dairy ...........................................................p85 Egerton Arms...............................................................p41 Hollies Farm Shop....................................................p39 Royal Oak......................................................................p35 Willington Fruit Farm...............................................p56 Fuels/energy/power Clearview Stoves .................................................... p44 Funeral Services / Undertaker Jacqueline Wilson......................................................p36 Furniture/Interior Design Beeston Reclamation.............................................p33 Furniture Market..........................................................p17 Nettle..............................................................................p63 Oak Warehouse..........................................................p14 Garden Ashton Hayes.............................................................p82 Cain’s Garden Services...........................................p82 Chester Small Plant.................................................p28 Dee Fencing................................................................p25 DKC Contracts..............................................................p31 Philip Driver.....................................................................p3 Lawn Guy.....................................................................p82 Mole Control..................................................................p81 Ringwood Fencing .....................................................p3 Handyman Property Maintenance........................................... p69 Total Home Solutions.............................................p25 Health & Beauty Angela Bartlett (Sensoria).....................................p47 MD Glamorous..................................................p52-53 Rowton Hall.................................................................p26 Skin Deep........................................................................p5 Hearing Nantwich Hearing Centre........................................p16 Kitchens Dream Doors................................................................p31 Granite Worktops.....................................................p45 Maranatha Kitchens & Bathrooms................... p27 Matt Finish...................................................................p38 Oceans Kitchens & Bathrooms..........................p37 Legal Hibberts........................................................................p49
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Lettings Emma Creasey Lettings........................................p22 Lofts More Than Loft Ladders.........................................p31 Motoring JPW Body Repairs.....................................................p76 Saunders for Service...............................................p50 Pest Control Eek...................................................................................p25 Mole Control..................................................................p81 Petcare Cat’s Pyjamas.............................................................p73 Finbar’s Friends.............................................................p9 Tarvin Petcare.............................................................p38 Pharmacy Ian Littler......................................................................p34 Physiotherapy Jill Day Physio..............................................................p56 Piano Lessons / Tuning Andrew P Dean Piano Tuning.............................p82 Zoe Griffiths................................................................p56 Andrew Starmer Piano Lessons...................... p44 Plastering Tattenhall Plastering...............................................p84 Plumbing H Challenor & Son Plumbing...............................p82 Coppercroft.................................................................p20 Philip Driver.....................................................................p3 Mackay Plumbing.................................................... p30 PK Plumbing................................................................p85 SW Heating & Plumbing........................................p83 Woodhouse Plumbing.................................p42-43 Retirement Village Inspired Villages Tattenhall.....................................p51 Roofing Cheshire Roof Care.................................................p84 Taxi/Private hire Apollo Travel...................................................................p5 Billinge Travel ................................................................p3 Tarvin Cars....................................................................p63 Travel Clive Benson Coach Holidays.................................p9 Vets Birch Heath.....................................................................p6 Willows..........................................................................p38 Window Cleaning Kelsall Window Cleaning........................................p82 Pure Clean Window Cleaner..................................p81 Windows / Conservatories Cheshire Joinery............................................................p2 Cloudy2Clear.................................................................p7 Kelsall Windows.........................................................p57 PJ Glazing Tattenhall................................................p82 Sovereign Windows ................................................p14 Window Geeks......................................................... p44
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